by Erp Lawyers | Nov 10, 2026 | Articles, Real Estate Law
If you live abroad and plan to finance a property purchase in Costa Rica, learn when you can use real estate as collateral, who holds title, and what to check before you sign. You’ve found a home in Costa Rica. The seller asks for a deposit to take it off the market...
by Erp Lawyers | Nov 2, 2026 | Articles, Commercial and Corporate Law, Companies, Inheritance Law
The Costa Rican company that began with an ointment has expanded its product range and turned its development and manufacturing expertise into a service for other brands. Zepol’s story offers a useful look at how a business can change—and what it takes to carry...
by Erp Lawyers | Oct 27, 2026 | Articles, Tax Law
If your business accepts payments through SINPE Móvil, you will need to register the phone numbers you use to receive those payments with Hacienda, Costa Rica’s Ministry of Finance. This includes, for example, the number you share with customers at your premises or...
by Erp Lawyers | Oct 21, 2026 | Articles, Labor Law
ILO Convention 190 is now in force for Costa Rica, bringing prevention and response into focus both inside and outside the office. A look at policies, communications and day-to-day workplace practices. ILO Convention 190 has been in force for Costa Rica since October...
by Erp Lawyers | Oct 12, 2026 | Articles, Commercial and Corporate Law, Obligations and Taxes
Company email registration in Costa Rica is mandatory for commercial companies, whether active or inactive. This includes companies that simply hold property without carrying on a business. They need a registered email address to receive official notices. After...
by Erp Lawyers | Oct 5, 2026 | Articles, Migration Law, Moving to Costa Rica
A move to Costa Rica often starts long before a plane ticket. It starts with a legal process you may be managing from abroad. Knowing who is responsible for that process, what was filed and what each document proves can protect the life you are planning. You may have...
